Dhanashree Verma Refutes 'Fake Marriage' Rumours Amid Divorce With Yuzvendra Chahal

Updated: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 10:34 [IST]

Dhanashree Verma has addressed allegations regarding her marriage to Yuzvendra Chahal. This follows Chahal's recent comments about their divorce. The couple, who were married in December 2020, officially divorced on March 20, 2025. Reports indicate that Chahal paid Rs 4.75 crore as alimony to Dhanashree.

In an interview with Humans of Bombay, Dhanashree spoke about the rumours of a "fake marriage." She emphasised the importance of privacy in personal matters, stating, "There is a reason why we say 'personal life'. It has to be private. And look, a coin has two sides. Taali ek haath se to bajti nahi (You can't clap with one hand). Just because I am not speaking it doesn't give anyone the power to take advantage of that. It is not correct. I think it should not happen with anybody."

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Dhanashree Verma discussed allegations about her marriage to Yuzvendra Chahal, who divorced her on March 20, 2025, following their marriage in December 2020, with Chahal reportedly paying Rs 4.75 crore as alimony; the divorce was expedited by the Bombay High Court, waiving the mandatory cooling-off period.

Focus on Career Amidst Rumours

Despite the ongoing speculation, Dhanashree remains focused on her career. She mentioned having her side of the story but is choosing not to delve into it at present. "If you want to achieve great things, you don't have to address it again and again. I do have a lot to speak about it, I have my side of my story, do I want to delve into that? No. Do I wish to delve into that? Maybe, in the future," she added.

The couple's separation process began when they filed for divorce by mutual consent on February 5. They had been living apart since June 2022 before finalising their divorce this year in March through the Mumbai family court.

Legal Proceedings and Court Decisions

The Bombay High Court played a role in expediting their divorce proceedings by waiving the mandatory six-month cooling-off period required under the Hindu Marriage Act for couples filing for divorce. This decision came after both Chahal and Dhanashree jointly petitioned for its waiver.

Their petition also requested that the family court expedite the divorce process after initially being denied a waiver for the cooling-off period on February 20.

The high court's intervention allowed them to proceed with their mutual consent divorce without further delay.

As Dhanashree navigates these personal challenges, she continues to prioritise her professional aspirations while keeping her personal life private.